In balancing Professional and personal life, we ignore our health. Some health concerns affect women differently. Several health issues like bone density, pregnancy, Thyroid, iron deficiency in girls, Breast cancer, cervical cancer, menopause, female organs’ health, etc. A simple check on some of the parameters of health, diet, and lifestyle can help many girls and women from falling into severe diseases.
There are some routine tests that every woman should keep a check on as they touch the age group of 30/40. Have a look and know about them.
8 routine tests that women of 30 and above must go for:-
- Sugar levels/HBA1C – ‘Diabetes’ is a condition when blood sugar levels are higher than normal in the body. According to a report by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 77 million people with diabetes living in India. It was higher in urban areas. There are an equal number of females affected by this condition. It can be managed by changing food habits, shunning a sedentary lifestyle, and controlling weight.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test – This test helps to check hormonal imbalances in our body. It affects females more than males causing sudden loss/gain in weight, fatigue, dizziness, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, etc.
- Iron deficiency/Hb (Haemoglobin) – ‘Anaemia’ is a condition caused due to a lack of iron in the blood that helps to carry oxygen to the brain. Insufficient Iron severely affects physical and mental health. In India, there are more than 60% of women affected with low iron. CBC (Complete Blood Count) is a test done to check on different components of blood.
- Vit D/Calcium – Vitamin D is required for absorbing calcium in the body. Insufficient absorption of calcium in the body can weaken our bones, teeth and may result in low bone density that leads to the common condition of osteoporosis in women at a later age.
- Mammography/ Breast Ultrasound – This test helps to detect any abnormalities in the Breast like Lymph Nodes or blockages etc. If any problem is diagnosed, it can help prevent other cancerous tissues at earlier stages.
- Pap smears/ Papanicolaou test – This methodhelps to detect any cancerous/precancerous issues through cervical screening, which can be corrected with further investigations.
- Cholesterol/Lipid Profile – This one is covered in the blood test and measures the fats or fatty substances in the blood. Also, pre-determine the risk of cardiovascular or Heart disease.
- Eye test – More screen time in today’s time strain the eyes directly. An eye check-up may help you understand your eyes better.
Besides the tests mentioned above, one can always keep check of their weight, BMI (Body Mass Index), BP (Blood Pressure) and followed by regular consultations with the specialist.
Having a balanced diet, getting nutritious food, adding physical activities like exercise, sports, and walking to our routine, adopting a healthy lifestyle, avoiding unnecessary stress and anxiety can help us lead a happy life.
This Women’s day give yourself the gift of a Preventive health check-up and take one step ahead in self-love.
Written by : Aanchal Madan
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A friendly and family-oriented person. She loves to read and write. She likes to socialize, try different food and explore things around.
She believes in connecting with empathy and investing in relationships for a happy life.
Written by : Aanchal Madan
Author’s bio
A friendly and family-oriented person. She loves to read and write. She likes to socialize, try different food and explore things around. She believes in connecting with empathy and investing in relationships for a happy life.
